Pastor Irungu beats Truphena's record, faints before hitting 80-hour target

Murang’a-based Pastor James Irungu fainted an hour before he hit his 80-hourtree-hugging challengein his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.He collapsed barely one hour and 23 minutes to conquer his 80-hour target in Murang'a town,  to the amusement of hundreds of his supporters who had arrived at 4.45 am to cheer him at 5 am, the set time to break the World Record.After his condition worsened, his aides massaged his legs and placed him on a stone, before he finally broke and rushed to Murang'a Level Five Hospital.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHis family and friends who stood by him were lost for words by the turn of events.But his fans poured congratulatory messages to him, indicating he had broken the record ofTruphena Muthoniof the 72 hours, declaring their determination to launch the Jimmy Irungu Foundation to fight cancer.Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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He collapsed barely one hour and 23 minutes to conquer his 80-hour target in Murang'a town,  to the amusement of hundreds of his supporters who had arrived at 4.45 am to cheer him at 5 am, the set time to break the World Record.After his condition worsened, his aides massaged his legs and placed him on a stone, before he finally broke and rushed to Murang'a Level Five Hospital.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHis family and friends who stood by him were lost for words by the turn of events.But his fans poured congratulatory messages to him, indicating he had broken the record ofTruphena Muthoniof the 72 hours, declaring their determination to launch the Jimmy Irungu Foundation to fight cancer.Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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After his condition worsened, his aides massaged his legs and placed him on a stone, before he finally broke and rushed to Murang'a Level Five Hospital.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHis family and friends who stood by him were lost for words by the turn of events.But his fans poured congratulatory messages to him, indicating he had broken the record ofTruphena Muthoniof the 72 hours, declaring their determination to launch the Jimmy Irungu Foundation to fight cancer.Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppHis family and friends who stood by him were lost for words by the turn of events.But his fans poured congratulatory messages to him, indicating he had broken the record ofTruphena Muthoniof the 72 hours, declaring their determination to launch the Jimmy Irungu Foundation to fight cancer.Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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His family and friends who stood by him were lost for words by the turn of events.But his fans poured congratulatory messages to him, indicating he had broken the record ofTruphena Muthoniof the 72 hours, declaring their determination to launch the Jimmy Irungu Foundation to fight cancer.Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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But his fans poured congratulatory messages to him, indicating he had broken the record ofTruphena Muthoniof the 72 hours, declaring their determination to launch the Jimmy Irungu Foundation to fight cancer.Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Mugweru Shevvy said Irungu's action was a deliberate act of sacrifice to raise awareness about cancer, and to challenge the Government to declare cancer a national disaster, invest more in research, early detection, and treatment, and ensure Kenya records more survivors than deaths.“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“This is heroism, patriotism, sacrifice with a cause that deserves respect, recognition, and action,” said Mr Mugweru.Murang’a based Pastor James Irungu collapsed an hour before he broke his 80 hour tree hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard]Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Murang’a Level Five hospital Chairman Mr Kelvin Mburu, said the patient was in the hospital undergoing treatment as he got fatigued owing to standing for long hours without food and water.“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“ He is in stable condition under observation of a team of doctors,” said Mburu.Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Youth CEC Noah Gachucha said Irungu was a hero after he managed to create cancer awareness among the locals, leading to many opting for screening.He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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He said Irungu has been a hero as he had only an hour to achieve his target before he broke down.The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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The challenge that started on Sunday at 9 pm, he said, was driven by the fact that many people he knew had succumbed to cancer and creating awareness would educate the public on the need for early screening.“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“The government should declare cancer a national disaster as many of the patients flew to India for treatment," said Irungu, who also has a tree planting passion.Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Kanyenya ini MCA Grace City Nduta, who is among the supporters of Irungu, through words of encouragement, said the youth will remain a hero for taking the bold step to create Cancer awareness and being the first in Murang’a county.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“Many of the families are languishing in abject poverty after they sold off  their property to offset medical bills over the cancer,” said NdutaStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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